Audley Junior School vs Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 714 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Audley Junior School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
392 students
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
464 students
| Measure | Audley Junior School Blackburn, North West | Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #950 of 2,286 | #758 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7764 of 15,697 | #6343 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 392 | 464 |
| Pupils on roll | 392 | 464 |
| Free school meals | 32.1% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 110.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackburn | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.audleyjuniorschool.co.uk/ | www.stthomasblackburn.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.6 vs 50.9).
- •Audley Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 72%).
- •Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 392.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Audley Junior School better than Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School ranks higher (57.6 vs 50.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Audley Junior School and Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School?
About 714 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Audley Junior School: 392. Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School: 464. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Audley Junior School and Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Audley Junior School is 950th of 2,286 and Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is 758th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).